I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past.
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Nationality: American Type: Public Servant Born: December 25, 1821 Death: April 12, 1912 |
“Our foreign policy needs to support our energy, economic, defense and domestic policies. It all falls within the arch of national interest. There will be windows of opportunity, but they will open and close quickly.”
“I wasn't anything special as a father. But I loved them and they knew it.”